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Pullman ranks 25th

In January 2018, livability.com ranked Pullman number 25 among the nation’s Top 100 Best Place to Live for 2018. The site ranking methodology analyzed the latest data projections in these categories: amenities, demographics, education, economy, health care, housing, social and civic capital, transportation and infrastructure.

According to Matt Carmichael, the contributing editor and chief trend analyst of livability.com, “Remember: we analyze nearly 2,300 cities to come up with the Top 100. Therefore all 100 are really A-level cities. The difference between #1 and #100 is kind of like: Did you get the 98% A or the 96% A? They’re all great places. Best places, in fact!”

Pullman ranked 8th among 30 safest college towns in America

Last Updated on Monday, 18 December 2017 14:56

Pullman has repeatedly been recognized as one of Washington’s safest cities, one of America’s safest college towns, and one of the best college-town neighborhoods for adults. Whether you’re looking to go to school or relocating to the area, Pullman offers a diverse community committed to family values, sustainability, and a high quality of life.

Starting with the FBI’s most recent crime statistics from 2015, SafeWise security experts calculated the total number of crimes committed in each American city with at least one accredited, academic institution of higher learning. Next, they weighed those numbers in relation to population numbers and other important factors. Finally, SafeWise identified relevant safety, security, and community outreach programs that help make each Safest College Town safer.

Pullman Among the 2017 Safest College Towns in America

Last Updated on Friday, 25 August 2017 14:31

Safewise.com ranked Pullman number 8 of the 30 safest college towns in America for 2017. See the award certificate here. Starting with the FBI’s most recent crime statistics from 2015, SafeWise security experts calculated the total number of crimes committed in each American city with at least one accredited, academic institution of higher learning. Next, Safewise weighed those numbers in relation to population numbers and other important factors. Finally, SafeWise identified relevant safety, security, and community outreach programs that help make each Safest College Town safer.

Touting Pullman's attributes, the Safewise sight said, "Pullman is one of the biggest little cities you’ll ever visit. Full of cosmopolitan amenities and down-home charm, this eastern Washington gem is also home to the flagship campus Washington State University. The city has repeatedly been recognized as one of Washington’s safest cities, one of America’s safest college towns, and one of the best college-town neighborhoods for adults. Whether you’re looking to go to school or relocating to the area, Pullman offers a diverse community committed to family values, sustainability, and a high quality of life. In academic year 2015–2016, more than 9,500 WSU students participated in community outreach, providing over 87,000 hours of civic service."

Pullman among Sunset's top 10 college towns in the west

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 August 2017 15:10

Pullman is among college towns that "get straight A’s for top-notch education and lifestyle beyond campus–places with a covetable food scene, plenty of outdoor offerings, solid real estate value, and above all, great-neighbor potential" according to Sunset.

WSU ranked among top 100 of safest colleges in America

Last Updated on Monday, 12 June 2017 13:25

The National Council for Home Safety and Security published its Safest Colleges in America 2017 report. Out of over 2,000 schools -- Washington State University ranked number 5 out of the top 100. Using the most recent data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting and the National Center for Education Statistics, the council assessed more than 2,000 four-year colleges and universities. Top-ranked colleges boast low overall crime rates (off campus) and maintain safe campuses with little or no crime.